Best chicken salad recipe

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Do you want to try a delicious, healthy and tasty food within a short period of time? Look no further! This chicken salad recipe is suitable for the lunch, dinner or even if you are planning a party this is what you need. Loaded with protein and fresh content, this dish blows most of the dishes you know with their basic properties of flexibility and taste.

 

Why this chicken salad recipe so lovable

Chicken salad is a classic meal made by combining cooked chicken with various delicious components. It's an ideal meal for utilizing any extra chicken and it's easy to make and most importantly adaptable to be enjoyed as a salad with greens, a sandwich, or alongside crackers. This chicken salad recipe stands out for its smoothness, crispy consistency, and delightful flavorful taste.

 

 

Key Ingredients for making Chicken Salad

For this tasty chicken salad, you will require the following ingredients:

• Prepared Chicken: Roasted, poached, or leftover grilled chicken can be utilized.

• Mayonnaise: Looking for a fresher variation? Add some low-fat Greek yogurt to increase creaminess without feeling guilty!

• Mustard: A small amount gives a slight tang - Dijon is the best choice!
  

• Celery: Providing a satisfying crunch that feels fresh.

• Red or Green Onion: Either can be used to add a subtle onion taste.

• Grapes or apples: Ideal for adding a touch of sweetness.
  

• Salt and Pepper: These necessary ingredients bring everything together.

 

Optional additional ingredients

Feel free to customize your chicken salad with these optional ingredients:

 

• Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, indeed any kind of nut that gives the biscuit that crunchy texture.

• Herbs: Fresh dill, parsley or cilantro to add more taste to your dish.

• Cheese: Feta cheese crumbled or cheddar, freshly shredded for that added depth of flavor.

• Bell Peppers: For extra color and crunch.

 

 

Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of chicken that has been cooked sliced into pieces the size of a thumbnail.

• 1 portion of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

• 1 measure of Dijon mustard

• 1 cup of celery that has been finely chopped

• 1/2 cups of finely chopped red onion or green onions (scallions) 

• You have the option to use either 1 cup of halved grapes or chopped apples.
  

• Season with salt and pepper based on personal preference.
  

• Possible addition: 1/2 cup of nuts, herbs or cheese chopped.

 

 

Directions:

Prepare the Chicken: If precooked chicken is not there then, cook chicken breast (by poaching or roasting) until cooked through, then chill and cut.

 
Mix the Base: In a large bowl add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper into the bowl stirring continuously until the paste is uniform. Mix until smooth.

 
Add Chicken and Vegetables: Add diced chicken, celery, onions and grapes (or apples) and mix all the ingredients with the dressing properly.

 
Taste and Adjust: Spoon a small amount of chicken salad and try it out, subsequent adding little more salt for pepper for mustard.

 
Chill and Serve: To get the best flavor, you should be able to cover the bowl with plastic wrap and then put it in the refrigerator for about half an hour. This can be eaten on a bed of greens, in sandwich or with any preferred crackers.

 

 

Tips for the best chicken salad

Use Quality Ingredients: By using fresh ingredients you will get the best results as your food will only be as good as the raw material that you use. Whenever you can, buy organic chicken and fresh vegetables and fruits with no additives.

 

Customize to Your Taste: That is why you don’t really need to stick to the fruits, nuts, and spices described here and you are welcome to use whichever kind you prefer.

 

Make-Ahead Option: This chicken salad is best prepared a day before preparation and can be left to chill in the refrigerator at all times.

 

Serving Suggestions: Enjoy your chicken salad wrapped in lettuce leaves, between slices of croissant or tossed on an assortment of greens.

 

 

Conclusion

This chicken salad recipe is good for anyone who is looking for a recipe that they can prepare fairly quickly. The recipe has a smooth texture and comes with the combination of sweet and sour, it promises to hit the spot for your family. This salad especially reminds a picnic, light lunch dish or a part of the buffet stun is always a success!

 

 

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